The maximum temperature in Prayagraj reached 47.6 degrees Celsius, while Nubra, situated in the high Himalayas, recorded 26.2 degrees.

The dry weather and sweltering heat will continue for the next 48 hours in Chandigarh and Haryana, and 24 hours in Punjab.   

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that heatwave conditions will affect most parts of the country on June 3. According to the weather bulletin, isolated pockets in Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Jammu division, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha are likely to experience heatwave conditions.

Today, Delhi experienced scorching heat, with the weather office recording the highest-ever temperature in India at a staggering 52.3 degrees Celsius.

Orange alert issued as heat wave grips state.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts above-normal rainfall for this monsoon season, offering a much-needed reprieve from the scorching heat wave gripping the nation, according to the IMD's Director General of Meteorology, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.

Rajasthan will continue to experience intense heatwave conditions and warm nights for the next few days, as there is no immediate relief in sight. The India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Rajasthan Meteorological Centre announced on Monday that temperatures will remain high, with little to no change expected until May 29.

Rajasthan is currently experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to dangerous levels. The last 24 hours have seen Pilani recording a maximum temperature of 46.6 degrees Celsius, while Sri Ganganagar follows closely with 46.3 degrees Celsius.

Temperatures in several parts of Delhi surpassed 47 degrees Celsius on Monday, prompting the weather office to issue a 'red alert' for the next five days due to heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in the national capital.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heatwave conditions expected to affect several states on May 18. This alert indicates that many regions will experience extreme temperatures, which can have significant impacts on health and daily activities.

Western Rajasthan is currently under the grip of a severe heatwave, as announced by the Meteorological Centre. This alert extends to certain regions until May 20th. In particular, parts of western Rajasthan are under an orange alert, indicating the severity of the heatwave, while areas in the east are under a yellow alert.

Polling for all 17 Lok Sabha seats in the state will be held on May 13 in the fourth round of the seven-phase elections.